Martel back for the playoffs???? He says so

[KingSpeed]

I don't want Martel back this season. I want him healthy, yes, but we have played an entire season without him and we've developed a certain rhythm that I don't want to mess with. Let's bring Webster back into the fold during the training camp this fall.

 

[STOMP]

websters offensive game is much more diverse than fryes and he actually can guard the perimeter. just last season nate was talking about how he saw webster turning into a bowen type defender.

Nate mentioned MW having lock down wing defender potential at the beginning of the season, but then his play continued to show that he was anything but. By midseason KP was regularly noting that the club needed to add a solid wing defender and he continued to say this in the offseason. Then he traded up for Batum. Go figure. I'm big on having the front court being able to defend well. Based on performance, I'd rate Martell and Travis about the same on that end of the court... average on a good night.

On the offensive end I'm not sure what diverse skills you are referring to. Almost 50% of his shots were from 3s and he rarely got to the line. Like Frye, he doesn't get assists... hell, last year and for his career his Assist to TO ratio is about 1 to 1.

I'm happy he's coming back and hopefully he'll enjoy a good stretch of health from here on out. Usually come the playoffs coaches shorten up their rotation to their 8 best or so. Not having played this year, I expect he'll be clapping next to Frye and maybe play some bit minutes if someone gets into foul trouble.

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[STOMP]

Webster played one pre-season game against what turned out to be the worst team in the NBA. Martell will be a positive addition, but I don't see how using a glorified scrimmage as a barometer for any player's improvement is accurate.

to discount the results of that single preseason game even further, the Kings were missing their two top players (BMiller, Kevin Martin).

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[Sinobas]

It would be incredible if he comes back after a year off and isn't rusty to the point of being totally ineffective.

Another question is, does a healthy Martell even have a spot in our rotation next season? So far, he's had a very "underwhelming" career.

He has all the tools, jump shot, great athlete, size, he's not a head-case, but one thing he lacks is that certain edge you need to become a good NBA player. He stands around waiting for his jumper...and though it looks good, it's very inconsistent. Look at his career 3pt % 37% is very average for a wing player.